Enrollment
728
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tom Hawkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061884008615
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom Hawkins Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom Hawkins Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Hawkins Elementary ranks #2 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Elementary · California
NCES ID 061884008615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tom Hawkins Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tom Hawkins Elementary
Tom Hawkins Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Tracy, California, enrolling 728 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the California average.
Enrollment of 728 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jefferson Elementary spends $11,365 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tracy's elementary schools, it stands alongside George Kelly Elementary (929 students): Tom Hawkins Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 23.2:1).
Jefferson Elementary also operates Anthony C. Traina Elementary (721 students) and Monticello Elementary (483 students) alongside Tom Hawkins Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tom Hawkins Elementary compares
Tom Hawkins Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
Asian 25.1%
White 20.9%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Tom Hawkins Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Elementary, which includes Tom Hawkins Elementary.
$11,365
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 45.9%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tom Hawkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony C. Traina Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tom Hawkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
929 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tom Hawkins Elementary
How many students attend Tom Hawkins Elementary?
Tom Hawkins Elementary has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Hawkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Hawkins Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tom Hawkins Elementary?
22.7% of students at Tom Hawkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom Hawkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tom Hawkins Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom Hawkins Elementary?
Tom Hawkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tom Hawkins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Hawkins Elementary ranks #2 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tracy on the city page.
Is Tom Hawkins Elementary a good school?
Tom Hawkins Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson Elementary?
Besides Tom Hawkins Elementary, Jefferson Elementary also operates Anthony C. Traina Elementary (721 students), Monticello Elementary (483 students), and Jefferson (388 students). See the Jefferson Elementary district page for the complete list.
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